A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread tremors across the region, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
The quake’s epicenter was located 16km (10 miles) northwest of Sagaing city at a shallow depth of 10km, making the impact more intense.
Strong tremors were felt as far as Thailand and Yunnan province in southwestern China. Videos circulating on social media show damaged buildings in Bangkok, while reports indicate buckled roads in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw.
Authorities in the affected regions are assessing the damage, though no official casualty figures have been released.
The earthquake has raised concerns about further aftershocks and the safety of infrastructure in the region.
